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Pin Oaks In Autumn

Pin oaks unfurl golden flags in September Until they stand starkly naked and proud While the ground is carpeted, I remember, Strong autumn breezes their heads bowed Hovering over the bare limbs quivering Until they stand starkly naked and proud. Soon the forest is prepared for shivering Pin oaks anticipate a woolen blanket of snow, Hovering over the bare limbs quivering. A woodland stripped of greenery, although Mother Nature will replenish her in spring Pin oaks, anticipate a woolen blanket of snow Longingly awaiting warm days reappearing. Written September 8, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/13/2022 6:47:00 AM

I see those pin oaks and I want two of them in my yard now!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/13/2022 8:22:00 AM

Love them.

Michael Tor

Date: 9/8/2022 9:10:00 PM

Your Poetry brings the enduring climatic change of winter and its effect on the Pin Oak. You describe their transition with feelings and imagery that touches our senses to see and feel what they experience having us feel what they feel. Another fine poem from you Milton in the change of season theme. I really appreciate the different forms you use to structure and convey each one being unique and I presume difficult at times to make it fit in and work. They are never easy to create in their...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/9/2022 8:35:00 AM

Aw, you are too nice, Michael. I do appreciate your kind thoughts, however.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/8/2022 9:12:00 PM

unique forms and you never hesitate to try in such. A well written Piece Milton that reminded me of an area that I go to in the winter... Thank you for your effort and sharing...